COMMON NAME: Rosalina, Lavender Tea Tree

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Melaleuca ericifolia

FAMILY NAME: Myrtaceae

INDIGENOUS COUNTRY: Australia

COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION: Australia

HISTORY INFORMATION: Used in Australia as wind breaks and as shelters for animals. This is a new oil and relatively unknown here.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Extremely gentle oil and can be used with children. The most fragrant of the melaluca's (tea tree).

DESCRIPTION OF PLANT: Hardy small tree grwoing to 18 feet with narrow leaves and profuse cream 1 inch bottlebrush flowers. It can handle watery sites.

PARTS PROCESSED: Leaves

PROCESSING METHODS: Steam Distilled

COLOR RANGE: Yellow

CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS: Class: Alcohol. High in linalool 35-55%, a-pinene

PHYSICAL ACTIONS AND USES: Antidepressant, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antiwrinkle, calming. Used for upper respiratory problems especially for children, insomnia, aging skin as it regenerattes cells and tissue, exceptionally gentle and nonirritation for the skin.

MENTAL USES: I am delighted with all that I can do. I have a healing presence in the world and I am appreciated for what I do.

EMOTIONAL USES: Shy, afraid to show yourself, silent, withdrawn TO open talents, acknowledge your abilities without arrogance

SPIRITUAL USES: Can indicate that you have hidden or have not let people know about some of your talents. You have hidden your light from others. Many of us today hide for fear we will be found and persecuted. Rosalina is telling you that it is alright to come out and let people known about your talents especially the ones to do with healing. Time for the mystery schools to swing open their doors. This is a time where you can be acknowledged for your talents and appreciated. The world has become kinder and more loving for you, or it soon will be.

APPLICATIONS: Bath, diffuse, massage, skin care

WARNINGS\CONTRAINDICATIONS: Untested